Paterson has seen fewer shootings and more cases solved over the last four years. In 2025, police closed 77% of nonfatal shooting cases with arrests, compared to just 20% in 2022. Homicide clearance rates also jumped from 39% to 69% in the same period. Fewer cases mean detectives can spend more time
The fight against esophageal cancer in South Africa is still fierce, with one type of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma, causing many deaths. A recent study from Johannesburg looked closely at how everyday choices and surroundings contribute to this problem. It highlighted that drinking alc
A dense fog warning has been issued for parts of northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota, affecting several counties around the Lake Superior area. The advisory covers Carlton, South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties in Minnesota, as well as Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas and Iron
A recent survey looked at how the words in Japanese Instagram ads affect how many people click on them. The researchers pulled 21, 692 ads from the Meta Marketing API between July 2021 and June 2023. They measured click‑through rate (CTR) by dividing link clicks by the number of times an ad was show
A fresh chapter in the Overwatch saga has begun with Season 2: Summit, a package that adds new challenges and visual flair to the game. The highlight is Sierra, a former security chief from Watchpoint: Grand Mesa who now fights the Talon organization. Her backstory links her to a soldier‑enhancement
The world is running out of important minerals. Smelting these metals also adds a lot of carbon to the air and pollutes water. People need new ways to make materials that are good, cheap, easy to recycle and safe for the planet. Designing such materials is hard because many goals must be met at o
The city of Savannah is gearing up for its annual Small Business Week, which will run from May 4 to May 8. The highlight is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference on May 6, where entrepreneurs can learn from peers and city leaders. Registration is open online but will close on April 24 or sooner if s
Police officials in Baltimore say that many young people who have been punished for crimes are still found breaking the law after being let out. A city council hearing brought this issue to light, with the police commissioner stressing that some kids need stricter discipline. He warned that if these
During a tense Champions League match at Anfield, Liverpool were 2‑0 down on aggregate when Alexis Mac Allister was caught inside the box by Willian Pacho. The referee, Maurizio Mariani, initially called a penalty but then consulted the VAR screen and overturned the decision. Replays showed clear co
Kevin Warsh, the man named by President Trump to run the Federal Reserve, has just filed a 69‑page financial report that clears him for his upcoming Senate hearing. The paperwork shows he and his wife own at least $192 million together, but the most eye‑catching part is how much of that comes from c
